A Benton County comptroller who was investigated after the former director of the Benton County Road Department was charged with misusing county funds is now on administrative leave.

Benton County Judge Bob Clinard said Sarah Wilson was placed on administrative leave while detectives conduct an investigation.

In a phone interview on Monday, Clinard said the county has no comment on why Wilson has been placed on leave.

He would not say what new details are being investigated.

Wilson, who was in control of handling the county’s money, was investigated last summer after two road department employees were arrested and charged with using county money to make personal purchases.

Offices say that investigation did not turn up any malfeasance, and Wilson was cleared.

Clinard would not say if Wilson’s investigation is connected to that misuse of county funds.

He said Wilson had been working for the county for at least five years, and was currently serving as comptroller.

The comptroller is the county's chief financial officer and is responsible for developing the county’s budget.

Clinard said he expects more information about the investigation and Wilson’s employment with the county to be released as early as Tuesday.

He said it was critical for county leaders to learn all the facts and information in order before that announcement could be made.